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Investing
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Do Your Financial Adviser's Fees Reflect Value or Growth?Clients may ask if a flat fee is better than a percentage of assets under management, but the real question is whether fees reflect the value of your services.
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June Fed Meeting: Live Updates and CommentaryThe June Fed meeting will be Kevin Warsh's first as chair, though it's unlikely interest rates will change as high energy prices boost inflation.
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Dow Hits New High on Iran Deal: Stock Market TodayStocks kicked off Fed week on a high note as market participants celebrated news of a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
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5 Investing Lessons from the Knicks' Championship WinAs the Knicks prepare to celebrate with a ticker-tape parade, we take their hard-fought lessons to the trading floor.
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Kiplinger's Investing Playbook for the Second Half of 2026Corporate profits are coming in hot, and for now, that trumps war, inflation and a host of other worries. Here's our guide for where to invest now.
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How Roth Conversions Can Help Your Family Avoid an IRA Tax TrapYour spouse and children could be bumped into higher tax brackets if you leave them a substantial sum in an IRA. Partial Roth conversions now can help.
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The 3 Pillars You Need Before You Build Your Estate PlanEffective estate planning is built on proactive "life planning" that manages investments, taxes and long-term care so you're able to leave a lasting legacy.
By John Vandergriff
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Retirement
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Do Your Financial Adviser's Fees Reflect Value or Growth?Clients may ask if a flat fee is better than a percentage of assets under management, but the real question is whether fees reflect the value of your services.
By Dr. Preston Cherry, CFP® -
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70 Valuable Things You Can Get for FreeOnly one thing beats getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.
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You’ve Mastered Asset Allocation — Now It’s Time for Asset LocationIn our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, a 66-year-old retiree learns how strategically placing your stocks, bonds, and cash can save you thousands.
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How 2026's Retirement Rule Changes Have Shifted Your SavingsSponsored by American National
Retirement planning in 2026 has come with new contribution limits, tax breaks and healthcare changes. Here's what savers and retirees need to know.
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Whole Life Insurance: Stealth Retirement Tool or Waste of Money?It may seem like everyone wants to sell you a whole life insurance policy. Is it worth it as a retirement savings hack?
By Maurie Backman -
How Roth Conversions Can Help Your Family Avoid an IRA Tax TrapYour spouse and children could be bumped into higher tax brackets if you leave them a substantial sum in an IRA. Partial Roth conversions now can help.
By Craig Kirsner, Investment Adviser Representative -
The 3 Pillars You Need Before You Build Your Estate PlanEffective estate planning is built on proactive "life planning" that manages investments, taxes and long-term care so you're able to leave a lasting legacy.
By John Vandergriff
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Meet Kiplinger's experts
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Alexandra SvokosDigital Managing Editor
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Karee VenemaSenior Investing Editor
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Kelley R. TaylorSenior Tax Editor
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Alexandra TwinSenior Retirement Editor
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David DittmanInvesting Editor
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Ellen KennedyRetirement Editor
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Carla AyersPersonal Finance Editor
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Donna LeValleyRetirement Writer
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Kate SchubelTax Writer
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Sean JacksonPersonal Finance Writer
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Donna FuscaldoRetirement Writer
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Rachael GreenPersonal Finance Writer
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Ben DemersAudience Engagement Manager
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Dan BurrowsSenior Investing Writer
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Taxes
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How Roth Conversions Can Help Your Family Avoid an IRA Tax TrapYour spouse and children could be bumped into higher tax brackets if you leave them a substantial sum in an IRA. Partial Roth conversions now can help.
By Craig Kirsner, Investment Adviser Representative -
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Entrepreneurs are Missing This Wealth-Building OpportunityBusiness owners should start exit and estate planning years before a potential sale. Waiting until the deal is on the table can cost you millions in taxes.
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How to Learn to Stop Worrying About the Gift Tax and Give Your Kids Money AlreadyYou have to let the IRS know about large gifts, but tax consequences aren't a concern for most families.
By Sandra Block -
Property Tax10 Cheapest Places to Live in ArizonaMoving to Arizona? Here's where to buy for the lowest property tax bills in the state.
By Kate Schubel
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Personal Finance
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70 Valuable Things You Can Get for FreeOnly one thing beats getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.
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5 Investing Lessons from the Knicks' Championship WinAs the Knicks prepare to celebrate with a ticker-tape parade, we take their hard-fought lessons to the trading floor.
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Thinking About Leaving Verizon or AT&T? T-Mobile Is Offering Up to $800 to SwitchYou don't always need a new phone to save money. Switching carriers could lower your monthly wireless costs while letting you keep the device you already have.
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6 Ways to Make Economy Feel Like Business ClassYou don't need a premium ticket to enjoy a better flight. These simple upgrades can add comfort and convenience to your next trip.
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What You Need to Know About Money Market AccountsThe term "money market" has become a catch-all description for a variety of interest-bearing products that follow different rules.
By David Milstead -
Whole Life Insurance: Stealth Retirement Tool or Waste of Money?It may seem like everyone wants to sell you a whole life insurance policy. Is it worth it as a retirement savings hack?
By Maurie Backman
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Real Estate
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5 Questions 1031 Exchangers Should Ask Before Buying a DST1031 exchange investors have more options than ever to build their portfolios. Here are the risks and questions to ask when choosing sponsors to work with.
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You've Spent a Lifetime Amassing Your Stuff. Here's How to Get Rid of It.Key tips to tackle decluttering (before someone has to do it for you).
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Best Places to Retire in the USWhether it's warmer weather, quality health care or a low tax burden, these states offer retirees a sweet spot to live in after leaving work.
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Worst Places to Retire in the USThe worst places to retire tend to lag in quality of life, health care and affordability, according to WalletHub's 2025 survey. Is your state the worst?
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Travel
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Why Do People Retire to Florida? 9 Things You Must KnowAttention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.
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9 Ways To Save on Your Next Luxury TripLooking for ways to stretch your retirement dollars? Follow these tips to get a deal on your next vacation.
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6 Ways to Make Economy Feel Like Business ClassYou don't need a premium ticket to enjoy a better flight. These simple upgrades can add comfort and convenience to your next trip.
By Rachael Green -
Does My Car Insurance Cover Rental Cars?Is it safe to decline the extra coverage car rental companies offer you when booking? Here's what you need to know.
By Rachael Green -
Where to Stay Comfortably for the World Cup in New JerseyA North Jersey native shares her insight on where to stay in comfort.
By Alexandra Svokos -
credit cardsThe Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for YouPack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
By Sean Jackson
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Economic Forecasts
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The Kiplinger LetterHow the World is Absorbing the 2026 Energy CrisisFrom European sluggishness to a cooling Chinese market, shifting monetary policy and massive capital expenditures will dictate global resilience this year.
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ForecastsKiplinger Trade Outlook: Trade Deficit WidensKiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Business Costs Outlook: Energy Uncertainty RemainsMore certainty on tariffs, but less on energy costs.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Inflation Outlook: Stabilizing, But HigherHeadline inflation of 4.2% in May is likely to be the peak, but not much easing can be expected.
By David Payne -
Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
By Rodrigo Sermeño -
Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: Drivers Face Painful Gas PricesPrices at the pump are coming down, but not enough to make drivers feel much relief.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Jobs Outlook: Is The Jan. Jump in Jobs a One-Off?Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
By David Payne
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5 Steps to Build Your Advisory Firm's Community OutreachThis practical blueprint with heart can help build strong adviser interaction in your community — which can lead to growth for your firm.
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How Financial Advisers Can Best Serve Next-Gen InvestorsMillennial and Gen Z investors consume financial information differently from older clients, but they still need trusted advisers to cut through online noise.
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